2011 Kia Sedona: check engine light

5 of the 65 complaints about the 2011 Kia Sedona describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 130,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2021
1
2020
5
2019
5
2018
6
2017
13
2016
36
2015
16
2014
2
2012
5
2011
5
2009
4
2008
20
2007
12
2006
12
2005
6
2004
8
2003
5
2002
15

What owners say

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle loss motive power and shutoff with the ABS, battery, brakes and check-engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator was not charging the battery. The alternator was replaced. The failure recurred and the same technician replaced the alternator and the battery. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the technician replaced three alternators and two batteries yet the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Jun 2, 2020 · Engine · 200,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated while his son was driving 60 MPH, when the vehicle began to decelerate. The driver was able to park on the side of the road. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver stated he saw smoke coming from engine. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The driver stated later on they received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v101000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to local dealer regal kia located at 1025 bartow rd, lakeland, fl 33801, (863) 342-5239, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · CO

Check engine light came on when I started the car in the morning, and the gas door would not open. Went to dealership for service . They found #1 fuel canister/canister close the valve has a possible crack and #2 fuel door button and actuator needs to be replaced . They popped the gas door open so I can refill.

Filed Oct 5, 2012 · Engine · 11,100 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted it and the vehicle functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that a code read p2106 limited home mode and p0638 throttle actuator. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that they would contact the dealer for further information. The failure mileage was 11,100.

Filed Oct 25, 2011 · Engine · 17,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated while driving 65 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised to monitor the situation because they could not diagnose a failure. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact expressed concern over a potential engine failure that the dealers could not diagnose. The vehicle was never repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 17,000. Updated11/29/11 *bf updated 12/02/11